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Episode 78 · Series 4 — 2025 CyberSangha Dialogues With Danny Lewin, Ph.D., Ed O’Malley, Ph.D., and Geshe Tenzin Wangyal This enlightening online dialog brings together the ancient wisdom of Tibetan dream and sleep yogas with cutting-edge sleep science. Host Danny Lewin, Ph.D., and his guests Ed O’Malley, Ph.D., and Geshe Tenzin Wangyal will explore the profound interplay between traditional spiritual practices and modern scientific understanding of sleep. The discussion will delve into the role of sleep in both spiritual practice and physical health, featuring insights on biofeedback and sleep technology such as the WHOOP and Oura Ring health tracking devices. This event is one of a series of eight “Kathmandu Dialogues” offered by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche in conjunction with a February 2025 celebratory event for His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, the foremost living teacher and protector of the Yungdrung Bön tradition of Tibet. Learn more
Episode 77 · Series 4 — 2025 CyberSangha Dialogues With Matteo Pistono and Alejandro Chaoul Join us for an engaging CyberSangha dialog between Matteo Pistono and host Alejandro Chaoul. The live online conversation explores Matteo’s groundbreaking book Breathe How You Want to Feel, which offers practical methods to harness the power of breath for emotional balance, improved focus, and overall well-being. As part of our series of science & spirituality dialogs, the session delves into the mechanics of breathing and the research into its profound impact on our daily lives, including better sleep, increased energy, and enhanced meditation practice. Discover how conscious breathing can become your secret tool for resilience and personal growth. Whether you are seeking to calm your mind or elevate your energy levels, this dialog provides valuable insights that can transform your approach to health and wellness. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two experts in the field!
Episode 76 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Tulku Jorge René and Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D Join us for a captivating dialog that delves into the fascinating life of Tulku Jorge René as a recognized tulku in the ancient Bön tradition of Tibet. Our guest will share insights into his extraordinary journey, from his early education in Tibetan language and philosophy to his current studies at Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, and will guide a closing meditation. The broadcast will also highlight Tulku Jorge René’s ongoing online course, which offers an introduction to the fundamental concepts of the Yungdrung Bön tradition. This event promises to be both educational and inspiring, appealing to those familiar with Tibetan Buddhism as well as newcomers curious about this rich spiritual tradition.
Episode 75 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche In a live Internet broadcast and in celebration of Giving Tuesday, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche guides us through a contemplative exploration of generosity, inviting us to reflect deeply on the kindness we have received throughout our lives and explore how we can cultivate and extend that kindness to others. A short meditation helps us to connect with the transformative power of generosity.
Episode 74 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Guy Desbiolles & Alejandro Chaoul Expanding on his September 4, 2024, online discussion with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, HeartMath practitioner Guy Desbiolles explains and guides a practice of cardiac coherence. The practice relies on simple, rhythmic breathing exercises to synchronize heart rate variability and bring the nervous system into a state of equilibrium. It helps us to manage stress, regulate emotions, and promote overall well-being, including improvements in physical, emotional, and cognitive health. The session is hosted by Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D.
Episode 73 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Guy Desbiolles, Alejandro Chaoul & Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche In an online broadcast, HeartMath practitioner Guy Desbiolles and prominent Tibetan meditation teacher Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche come together to discuss cardiac coherence, a practice that relies on simple breathing exercises to bring the nervous system into a state of equilibrium. How can we use this simple, effective tool to manage stress, control our emotions, and experience other benefits to our physical, emotional and mental health? Hosted by Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D.
Episode 72 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Ido Portal, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and Alejandro Chaoul What happens when a world-renowned movement teacher and a Tibetan meditation master meet to talk about the body, mind, and freedom? In this lively conversation hosted by Alejandro Chaoul, Ido Portal and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche explore how movement can unlock “the issues in the tissues,” awaken joy, and support emotional and spiritual healing, while stillness deepens clarity, presence, and inner freedom. Drawing from martial arts, capoeira, Bön Buddhist practice, and real-life stories of pain, aging, and burnout, they share practical insights on making everyday life a 24-hour practice—whether you are walking, hanging from a bar, or sitting on a cushion. This dialogue is an invitation to rethink what it means to “practice,” and to discover how befriending both movement and stillness can transform your relationship to your body, your emotions, and your life.
Episode 71 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Eric Garland, Ph.D., and Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D. Can we ease our physical and emotional pain simply by increasing our sensitivity to natural, healthy pleasures? In Dr. Eric Garland’s MORE research, participants learned a savoring practice in which they intentionally focused on the sights, sounds, smells, and touch of a pleasant experience, such as a beautiful sunset or their connection to a loved one. In appreciating and absorbing their positive emotional response to these sensory impressions, their pain and craving for opioids lessened. Eric and Alejandro will discuss how savoring relates not only to mindfulness meditation, but also to dzogchen meditation and its experiences of oneness, or non-duality.
Episode 70 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Ed O’Malley, Ph.D., and Geshe Tenzin Wangyal How do the light of day and darkness of night impact our experience as human beings, including the quality of our sleep? What is light, from the perspectives of both modern science and ancient Tibetan wisdom? Ed O’Malley and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche explore the implications not only of sunlight, but also of the clear light of awareness and the five pure lights described in the dzogchen teachings of Tibet. Join us for a fascinating inquiry into our universe of light and dark. Related: “Sleeping, Dreaming & Well-Being: a Scientific & Spiritual Exploration of Sleep, Part 1” with Danny Lewin, Ph.D., and host Geshe Tenzin Wangyal. Learn more & view recording. Post-broadcast summary: Ed O’Malley discussed the importance of circadian rhythms and light on human sleep patterns, emphasizing the negative effects of light pollution and the benefits of natural daylight. He underscored the role of healthy sleep patterns for overall health and longevity, citing recent research to support this claim. Lastly, he and Rinpoche explored the interconnection between inner and outer light, traditional practices that integrate the two, and the cultural significance of circadian rhythms.
Episode 69 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Danny Lewin, Ph.D., and Geshe Tenzin Wangyal. How do modern science and ancient Tibetan wisdom define the different states of sleep? What is the best advice for improving sleep and circadian health and being more aware while dreaming? What can researchers learn from the ancient practices of dream and sleep yoga? Psychologist Danny Lewin, Ph.D., former director of Clinical Sleep Medicine at the National Center on Sleep Research, joins Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche in an in-depth discussion of the health implications of sleeping and dreaming of the deities.
Episode 68 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Sleep is very important for our health on all levels, physically, mentally and spiritually. In an online talk, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche discusses 11 key points we can all follow to sleep better each night. The 11 points are: Go to sleep and wake up around the same time every day. A regular sleep schedule is key to sleeping well at night. Get regular morning exercise, at least half an hour per session. Even better is to combine exercise with sun exposure, such as taking a brisk morning walk, to set your circadian clock. Morning exercise plus sunlight is one of the two primary keys to sleeping better. Dim the lights in the evening. Just as morning sunlight received indirectly by our eyes is a wakeup cue, less light and lower light exposure in the evening prepare us for sleep. Reduce evening exposure to blue light from screens. Try putting your phone away and turning off the TV, or wearing blue light-blocker glasses 90 minutes to 2 hours before retiring. Avoid caffeine after midday, and alcohol in the evening. Both can affect our sleep quality. Skip dinner or eat a lighter dinner no later than about 3 hours before bedtime. Keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature based on your physical needs. Our body temperature normally lowers as we fall asleep and rises as we awake. At night it’s generally recommended to keep the room quieter, darker, and cooler, around 65F/18C. Short power naps of 20 minutes or less can be good for our health. But longer naps can have a negative affect on our nighttime sleep. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, avoid napping and see if that helps. A regular sauna and cold shower or cold plunge are said to have a lot of benefits for both our health and our sleep. What works or doesn’t may depend on your physical condition. Meditate to help to calm your mind, balance your breath, and reduce stress and anxiety. Anxiety is the main cause of sleep problems, so meditation may help you to enter into deeper sleep and remain asleep. Choose delicious healthy meals rich in melatonin and having other sleep-promoting properties, such as a dessert of cooked rice, milk, goji berries, banana, pistachios, and jaggery. Whatever steps you take to improve your sleep, be sure to apply them according to your own physical condition and to consult in advance with a medical professional.
Episode 67 · Series 4 — 2024 CyberSangha Dialogues With Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.; Alison Jefferies; and Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D Discover how yoga, tai chi, massage therapy, and other mind-body practices can contribute to your health and wellbeing well beyond the simple relaxation response. Cohen and Jefferies, co-authors of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six , will discuss the latest scientific findings along with practical advice for expanding these practices into six key areas of your life. The more profound results, for example, come when the physical, energetic, and mental effects of mind-body practices start filtering into our sleeping and eating habits or our social consciousness. Lifestyle improvements have a way of influencing all aspects of brain function and biological processes. They have increasingly been recognized for their role in preventing and treating cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, cognitive disorders, and most other non-communicable diseases.
Episode 66 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Mark Siegert, Harvey Aronson, and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche This video begins with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s sweet offering, “I Am No One.” For some this may be enjoyed as a poem, a creative expression; others may recognize it as a pointing out instruction which can be experienced as well as understood. Rinpoche and his guests then discuss their sometimes similar and sometimes differing views on identity as well as the processes for dealing with painful identity. This group speak as therapists, practitioners, teachers. All agree that spaciousness is desirable for goals of both Buddhist practitioners and patients of psychotherapy, regardless of the ultimate goal. When pain and inner struggle are engrained and become so familiar, they are not necessarily even experienced as pain but rather are simply experienced as “me.” How do we find the path back to natural mind or even to ability to enjoy life? What are the obstacles to being able to host our pain with self-compassion? While the goals of psychotherapy and dzogchen meditation may be very different, just how do the approaches differ? Can they complement one another? How can the psychotherapist’s view allow for the possibility of spontaneous recognition?
Episode 65 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Eric Garland, Fadel Zeidan, David Vago, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Alejandro Chaoul-Reich In this fascinating conversation our distinguished presenters share neuroscience discoveries and effects of powerful interventions such as mindfulness, reappraisal and savoring that enable health-enhancing changes in one’s perspective and habitual mindsets. Learn also what brings these scholars to study the effects of ancient meditation traditions on pain relief, opioid addiction and human suffering. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche joins the conversation from Nepal with less than ideal internet service. He is however totally present and connected.
Episode 64 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Mark Siegert and Harvey Aronson Just what is one’s identity? One Western meaning is that identity is a single, healthy part of development required for a happy, successful life. Another view, both in Buddhism and in some aspects of Western psychotherapy, is that identity includes multiple identities, and under extreme pain, especially with a history of prior trauma, these identities can lead to severe distress. In psychotherapy, this level of distress, under certain conditions, may potentially lead to serious mental disorders such as dissociative identity disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder). But even in the absence of a significant mental disorder, identity can still be problematic to living. Western psychotherapists and Buddhists both work with all of these, but in very different ways with different goals. In both, they aim to increase self-knowledge and free up problematic areas. But in Buddhism, the goal goes further, all the way up to full liberation.
Episode 63 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche According to the dzogchen teachings, abiding in the spaciousness of our mind can be our doorway to the refuge of the nirmanakaya — the pure movement of energy and genuine warmth that arises from the inseparable openness and awareness of our true nature. In a live online broadcast, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche helps us to enter through the door of spaciousness.
Episode 62 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Wim Hof, Elissa Epel, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal, and Alejandro Chaoul-Reich Tibetan tummo is an ancient method for cultivating inner fire — the joy, bliss, and warmth of our being. We all naturally have these qualities within us, but they are often unreliably available because we have not learned to access them or to stabilize our attention in open awareness. With practice, tummo is said to produce the “inner fire of realization.” How is this inner fire produced? Does it manifest as actual heat? How does this inner fire heal? To find answers to these and other questions, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, who among many Tibetan practices also teaches tummo, Alejandro Chaoul-Reich and their guests discuss these and other practices that generate inner heat. Dr. Epel shares some of her ongoing research into the Wim Hof Method and breathing practices. Wim Hof enthusiastically describes how breathing practices, in cold environments, improve the body’s ability to handle stress and slow aging.
Episode 61 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche According to the dzogchen teachings, resting deeply in the silence of speech can be our doorway to the refuge of the sambhogakaya — the pure, infinite awareness of our true nature. In this video for the cybersangha, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche helps us to enter through the door of silence.
Episode 60 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Adriana Dal Borgo, Peter Payne, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and host Alejandro Chaoul-Reich Contemplative movement can include a number of practices such as yoga, dance, tai chi, tsa lung trul khor and yantra yoga. In their own unique ways, these practices integrate self-awareness, rhythm, sound, movement, conscious breath, disciplined form, or free flowing choreography. Pulled into a harmony, or potent melody, the effects may include release of tensions and blockages in body and mind. This Science & Spirituality panel discussion delves into the inner workings of contemplative dance and somatic healing practices. Adriana is intimately prepared to communicate her understanding of body as mandala. Peter’s life studies, practice, and research suggest that the sciences also are discovering the bridges between higher mind and body.
Episode 59 · Series 3 — A Year of Body, Speech & Mind With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche According to the dzogchen teachings, the simple act of resting in the stillness of our body can serve as a doorway to the refuge of the dharmakaya: the pure, unbounded spaciousness of our true nature. In a live online broadcast, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche helps us to enter through the door of stillness.
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